Dagenham and Rainham — UK General Election Results
Dagenham and Rainham was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 7,173 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in Dagenham and Rainham from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jon Cruddas (Labour) | 17,813 | 40.3% | Simon Jones (Conservative) | 2,630 (5.9 pts) | 63.6% |
| 2015 | Jon Cruddas (Labour) | 17,830 | 41.4% | Peter Harris (UKIP) | 4,980 (11.6 pts) | 62.4% |
| 2017 | Jon Cruddas (Labour) | 22,958 | 50.1% | Julie Marson (Conservative) | 4,652 (10.2 pts) | 65.0% |
| 2019 | Jon Cruddas (Labour) | 19,468 | 44.5% | Damian White (Conservative) | 293 (0.7 pts) | 61.7% |
| 2024 | Margaret Mullane (Labour) | 16,571 | 42.6% | Kevin Godfrey (Reform UK) | 7,173 (18.5 pts) | 51.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cruddas | Labour | 17,813 | 40.3% | Yes |
| Simon Jones | Conservative | 15,183 | 34.3% | No |
| Michael Barnbrook | BNP | 4,952 | 11.2% | No |
| Joe Bourke | Liberal Democrat | 3,806 | 8.6% | No |
| Craig Litwin | UKIP | 1,569 | 3.5% | No |
| Gordon Kennedy | Independent | 308 | 0.7% | No |
| Paula Watson | Christian Party, Proclaiming Christ's Lordship | 305 | 0.7% | No |
| Debbie Rosaman | Green | 296 | 0.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cruddas | Labour | 17,830 | 41.4% | Yes |
| Peter Harris | UKIP | 12,850 | 29.8% | No |
| Julie Marson | Conservative | 10,492 | 24.4% | No |
| Kate Simpson | Green | 806 | 1.9% | No |
| Denise Capstick | Liberal Democrat | 717 | 1.7% | No |
| Tess Culnane | BNP | 151 | 0.4% | No |
| Terry London | Independent | 133 | 0.3% | No |
| Kim Gandy | English Democrats | 71 | 0.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cruddas | Labour | 22,958 | 50.1% | Yes |
| Julie Marson | Conservative | 18,306 | 39.9% | No |
| Peter Harris | UKIP | 3,246 | 7.1% | No |
| Denis Breading | Green | 544 | 1.2% | No |
| Jonathan Fryer | Liberal Democrat | 465 | 1.0% | No |
| Paul Sturdy | BNP | 239 | 0.5% | No |
| Terence London | Concordia | 85 | 0.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Cruddas | Labour | 19,468 | 44.5% | Yes |
| Damian White | Conservative | 19,175 | 43.8% | No |
| Tom Bewick | Brexit Party | 2,887 | 6.6% | No |
| Sam Fisk | Liberal Democrat | 1,182 | 2.7% | No |
| Azzees Minott | Green | 602 | 1.4% | No |
| Ron Emin | Independent | 212 | 0.5% | No |
| Terry London | Independent | 209 | 0.5% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mullane | Labour | 16,571 | 42.6% | Yes |
| Kevin Godfrey | Reform UK | 9,398 | 24.2% | No |
| Sam Holland | Conservative | 6,926 | 17.8% | No |
| Kim Arrowsmith | Green | 4,184 | 10.8% | No |
| Francesca Flack | Liberal Democrat | 1,033 | 2.7% | No |
| Terence London | Independent | 755 | 1.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dagenham and Rainham has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dagenham and Rainham in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Dagenham and Rainham in 2024 with 16,571 votes (42.6%), a majority of 7,173 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Dagenham and Rainham since 2010?
Since 2010, Dagenham and Rainham has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Dagenham and Rainham?
The closest result on record for Dagenham and Rainham was 2019, when Labour beat Conservative by just 293 votes (0.7 percentage points).